Island · UNESCO
Delos
Mykonos Town, Greece
A small island of ancient ruins, mythical birthplace of Apollo, reached by boat from Mykonos.
Town · Greece · South Aegean
Mykonos Town
A maze of whitewashed lanes, windmills and waterfront cafes in the best-known party island of the Cyclades.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Mykonos Town matters
Mykonos Town, also called Chora, is made of narrow white lanes that curve and double back, said to confuse pirates in the past. Bougainvillea spills over walls, small chapels hide on corners and shops line the alleys. At the water's edge, Little Venice has balconies over the waves and the famous windmills stand on the ridge. It is lively at night, but the early morning streets are peaceful and photogenic.
Talking points
- The maze-like lanes are part of the island's charm.
- Little Venice and the windmills are the iconic view.
- It is also the departure point for boats to Delos.
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What to see in Mykonos Town
Neighbourhood
Little Venice and the Windmills
Mykonos Town, Greece
Waterside houses with balconies over the sea, beside a row of windmills.
Neighbourhood
Chora Old Town of Mykonos
Mykonos Town, Greece
A maze of whitewashed lanes with chapels, boutiques and bougainvillea.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.